Book
Family foraging : a fun guide to gathering and eating wild plants / David Hamilton ; photography by Jason Ingram.
"More than ever before, we need to find tangible ways for our children to experience the natural world on a regular basis. Foraging for wild food is one of the most exciting ways to get kids interested in the world around them--a day gathering wild blackberries and dandelion greens gets their hands dirty and uses all of their senses. This accessible, engaging guide gives families the tools they need to accurately describe each plant and how to tell it apart from any harmful lookalikes. This book also includes simple, seasonal recipes that readers of all ages can make with their delicious wild edibles."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781611806847 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 143 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Boulder : Roost Books, 2019.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Wild plants, Edible. Cooking (Wild foods) |
| Genre: | Cookbooks. Recipes. |
- Baker & Taylor
"More than ever before, we need to find tangible ways for our children to experience the natural world on a regular basis. Foraging for wild food is one of the most exciting ways to get kids interested in the world around them--a day gathering wild blackberries and dandelion greens gets their hands dirty and uses all of their senses. This accessible, engaging guide gives families the tools they need to accurately describe each plant and how to tell it apart from any harmful lookalikes. This book also includes simple, seasonal recipes that readers of all ages can make with their delicious wild edibles: Pink lemonade made from staghorn sumac Toffee apples made from squeezed hawthorn berries Yummy chestnut and chocolate sauce Nettle and cream-cheese savory pancakes"-- - Random House, Inc.
The ultimate family-friendly guide to foraging with kids.
Children are natural foragers â they love to get outside and search for hidden treasures. And once they get the foraging bug, thereâs no turning back. Before you know it, theyâll be asking where they can find the sweetest summer berries or the best wild apple trees.
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This fun handbook includes information on finding 30 of the most commonly found wild plants in North America. You can find most of the plants in your nearest forest, park, and sometimes, even in your own backyard. In addition to identification information, the book includes clear instructions on how to best prepare these delicious wild foods with kid-friendly recipes like Puffball Kebabs, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, and Wild Raspberry Muffins.
